Associate Director - Commercialization

Responsibilities

• Manage a life sciences technology portfolio to optimize commercialization outcomes and identify intellectual property.
• Evaluate the commercial and licensing potential of new technologies and recommend improvements to the portfolio.
• Develop and implement strategic marketing and licensing plans for technologies to be used by start-ups and industry partners.
• Negotiate, draft, and execute high-value business terms for licenses, options, and amendments.
• Foster and deepen relationships with university researchers, industry partners, and the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• Support spin-out opportunities and facilitate strategic collaborations between the university and external companies.
• Collaborate with legal and finance units to structure deals and secure industry-sponsored research.

Requirements

• Graduate Degree in a technical field within the life sciences.
• 8+ years of experience in academic technology transfer, business development, or research alliance management within a life sciences context.
• Proven track record in assessing, marketing, and licensing early-stage technologies.
• Demonstrated expertise in negotiating and drafting high-value commercial agreements.
• Proficiency with Salesforce, MS Office, and online database tools.
• Strong ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• U.S. person status is required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA degree.
• Established network of industry relationships within the life sciences sector.

About the Company

Northeastern University is a global research university and a recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Founded in 1898, the university integrates real-world experience with education, research, and innovation to empower its community to create worldwide impact. Through the Center for Research Innovation, Northeastern drives the commercialization of groundbreaking technologies to solve global challenges.